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West African Drumming Workshop

From October 14, 2022 17:00 until October 16, 2022 14:00

Recent research indicates that drumming accelerates physical healing, boosts the immune system and assists in releasing emotional trauma. Drumming has a positive effect on anxiety, grief, fatigue and depression.

This is an opportunity to explore and deepen your experience with West African drumming on the Djembe and Dundun.   No previous experience needed, drums will be provided.   Come with a beginner's mind and be prepared to be taken out of your comfort zone.

Led by Mark Barfoot who has nearly two decades of experience teaching West African drumming and facilitated by Hugh Barney.  In the last 4 years we learned rhythms called Yankadi Macru, Fura, Kondenofoli, Bolon.

This year we have upped the quality of the accommodation. There are showers and rooms with ensuite for the first 8 men that book.  The workshop will be held in Yealand Old School, Yealand Conyers.  It is a Quaker meeting hall that was used for the Stokers Weekend in may 2022.

COST:            £125

WHERE:        Yealand Old School, Yealand Conyers, Cumbria, LA5 9SH

WHEN:          5PM Friday 14th October to 2PM Sunday 16th October 2022

TO BOOK:    £40 deposit required, electronic bank transfer to account sort code 30-90-50 account  00958918 or via paypal This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Payment by installments is possible - please discuss.  I always try to return deposits or full payments in case of cancellations subject to numbers booked and costs being covered first.

Feel free to contact me  (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you need to know more or would like to have a chat on the phone (0779 598 7587).

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS 

I enjoyed the energy and challenge of the drumming. I thought it was good that we just kept playing to get into our bodies instead of my numb skull. I know its not for everyone but i like the warmth of bunking in together. I loved the fun, play and the open mic feel on Saturday night.   Marty Togher 

What I have come to understand is how important and beneficial it is for me to spend time in the supportive company of other like minded men, working and playing together....   I would recommend any man with an interest in personal growth to give such a weekend a go. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to join in - you will certainly gain some insights and, who knows, it may even help point towards a different path. David Fergus 

There was definitely some nervousness about the performance aspect (am I going to be able to drum well?) and I don't think I was alone in that, but Mark is an excellent teacher, very good in explanation as well as demonstration, and he did a great job of teaching us techniques, both on the smaller djembes and the larger dunun drums.  Jo Crow


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